Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Have you ever moved a piece of furniture only to discover a mystery orange-red rust stain on the carpet? Or maybe your favorite shirt suddenly has a new rust stain on it after a recent wash. No matter ...

No matter how careful you are, messes are bound to happen — it's just part of life. But what you do afterward makes all the difference. Getting to a carpet spill quickly is the key to keeping it from ...

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Sunscreen is a summertime necessity, but sometimes it can end up on places other than your skin. Whether you squeeze the bottle too hard—resulting in lotion exploding all over your favorite carpet—or ...

Tar is sneaky. Because it’s used to patch asphalt that’s roughly the same color, you may end up stepping on tar without realizing it. Or maybe you drove on a road repaired with tar on a hot day, came ...

Carpet is a major investment. It’s also one of the most noticeable things in any given room. That’s why it’s so distressing when you get blood on it. (In addition, of course, to whatever mishap caused ...

Picture this—you’re at a bustling party full of laughter, reminiscing about the good old days. As guests start to feel more comfortable, hand motions become more animated. Suddenly, wine sloshes over ...